Cozy Travel Cushion for Pets

Dogs will love the comfort of this soft bed made from towels; you'll love the convenience. It's lightweight, easy to roll up and pack, and even machine-washable.

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What You'll Need

Materials

  • Sewing machine
  • 2 matching towels
  • 1/2-inch-thick polyester batting
  • Large sewing needle
  • Embroidery floss

Instructions

  1. Cut 2 pieces of batting 1 inch shorter and 1 inch narrower than towels.

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    Insert the 2 layers of batting into open end of towels, and sew up the last side.

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    Stitch tufts in towels 6 to 8 inches apart: Using large sewing needle and a double strand of embroidery floss, stitch down through all layers and then back up about 1/8 inch from entry point. Trim floss, and tie ends. Repeat to make additional tufts.

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